Brian A. Buchanan

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Born in 1965 in Huntington, West Virginia, Brian grew up in Spruce Pine, North Carolina.  Brian's mother was a nurse and his father was a doctor in Spruce Pine who ran a clinic, worked in the hospital emergency room, made house calls to people in need. Brian often accompanied his parents when the house calls were after hours. Growing up in a home where taking care of others was so important continues to inspire Brian in his work representing injured and disabled people.

In the mid-1990's, before he began representing injured people, Brian worked for an insurance defense firm in Greensboro where he amassed considerable experience in injury litigation and wrongful death. His civil litigation experience, in both state and federal courts, includes auto and trucking accidents, negligence, premises liability, product liability, eminent domain, railroad employee injuries, construction, and business disputes. He has also presented cases before the North Carolina Supreme Court and the North Carolina Court of Appeals. Brian also devotes a considerable part of his practice to representing disabled people in hearings with the Social Security Administration.

Brian's past legal and volunteer work includes being an attorney advocate for the Mitchell County Guardian Ad Litem program from 1998-2015. Since 1995 he has been a volunteer attorney for Mitchell County Animal Rescue and he has volunteered for Habitat for Humanity in Mitchell and Yancey Counties. He has served on numerous boards including the YMCA, United Way, Spruce Pine Montessori School, and the Spruce Pine Community Hospital Ethics Committee.  He has been the Town Attorney for Bakersville, North Carolina since 1995.

Brian has a son, Jay and a daughter, Annie Jo. He and his wife Carla live in Burnsville and attend Higgins United Methodist Church.

Education

  • J.D., Wake Forest University School of Law, 1990
  • B.A., Appalachian State University, 1987

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

  • North Carolina, 1990
  • Tennessee, 2023
  • U.S. 4th Circuit Court of Appeals, 1991
  • U.S. District Court, Middle District of North Carolina, 1992
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of North Carolina, 1993
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina, 2023
  • Admitted to practice before the Social Security Administration

Professional & Bar Association Memberships

  • Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association
  • North Carolina Academy of Justice Legal Affairs Committee
  • 24th Judicial Bar Association
  • 28th Judicial Bar Association
  • North Carolina Bar Association
  • American Bar Association
  • North Carolina Advocates for Justice
    • Disability Advocacy Section
    • Auto Torts & Premises Liability Section
    • Civil Rights Section
  • National Trial Lawyers
    • Trucking Trial Lawyers Association

If you or someone you love was injured in an auto accident in North Carolina or South Carolina, contact Grimes Teich An­derson LLP today and request your free case evaluation.

Grimes Teich Anderson LLP has law offices located in Asheville, Rutherfordton, Waynesville and Spruce Pine, North Caroli­na and Greenville, South Carolina. Call Grimes Teich Anderson today at 800-533-6845 or complete our free case evaluation form online.

*Every case is different and may have a different result.

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People never plan to be disabled or seriously injured. When it happens, it can be a dark and confusing time. My mission is to explain the situation, ease the fears, and make things better in difficult times. That is my purpose. I can’t imagine doing anything else.

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"Great experience having GTA handle my case. I will recommend them to all my friends and family. Very professional and knowledgeable about workers compensation law."

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"What a great group to work with. Grimes Teich Anderson are very knowledgeable and take the time to go over everything and explain the process clearly to make sure you get the most you deserve. I highly recommend this firm."

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We have multiple locations in the Carolinas to serve you

Grimes Teich Anderson offers free injury consultations and can get started on your case electronically.

ASHEVILLE OFFICE

535 College St,
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 251-0800

Personal Injury Fax:
(828) 210-0178

Workers' Comp Fax:
(828) 236-9200

FRANKLIN OFFICE

244 Porter St Suite D,
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 564-2488

Personal Injury Fax:
(828) 210-0178

Workers' Comp Fax:
(828) 236-9200

RUTHERFORDTON OFFICE

117 Laurel Dr,
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
(828) 286-1033

Personal Injury Fax:
(828) 210-0178

Workers' Comp Fax:
(828) 236-9200

SPRUCE PINE OFFICE

12474 NC-226,
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 766-7700

Personal Injury Fax:
(828) 210-0178

Workers' Comp Fax:
(828) 236-9200

WAYNESVILLE OFFICE

385 N Haywood St,
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 452-7888

Personal Injury Fax:
(828) 210-0178

Workers' Comp Fax:
(828) 236-9200

GREENVILLE OFFICE

111 E North St,
Greenville, SC 29601

Phone: (864) 421-0770
Fax: (877) 518-0107

*Each case is different, so not all information on this website, as well as some which may not be provided, will apply to every case. Because the facts and relevant laws are different from case to case, Grimes Teich Anderson does not guarantee that the outcome, results, or experiences with one lawyer or one case will be similar to another.

Except for Employment Law Cases, Attorney's fees are a percentage of the entire recovery and will be deducted before other expenses. In addition to the fee in these cases, Client will be responsible for litigation expenses, which will either be deducted from the recovery or paid by the client. Some Employment Law Cases may be handled on a contingency fee basis and others handled on an hourly basis, where the client is billed for the hours spent on the case. Based on our experience, we will advise you of the most appropriate fee arrangement in Employment Law cases.

Material on this website is for information purposes and is not legal advice.

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Dear Community and GTA Clients,

Due to storm damage, GTA’s Ashville office is temporarily closed. Our Greenville office is open and fully operational. Calls and emails will be answered. If you have a question about your case or a new matter, call (828) 251-0800, (864) 421-0770 or use the chat service.

We are heartbroken over the devastation and loss of life caused by Hurricane Helene. It took several days to locate all of our GTA team and confirm they are safe. All are well, but like many of you we are affected by the storm. Many of the GTA team still have no power, water, cell or internet. We are working together to help each other while still working for our clients. The Greenville office is open and fully staffed, and some of our Asheville staff are able to work remotely. Like many in Western North Carolina, some of our staff are focusing on their families and neighbors while services are restored. We are all working together as a team to help our neighbors and clients. We are here to help you.

We will continue to update our website as new information becomes available.

Best,
Grimes Teich Anderson

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